Apple Turnover Recipe with Puff Pastry
This easy apple turnover recipe with puff pastry is the perfect cozy fall bake. Made with a simple homemade apple filling and store-bought puff pastry, these flaky, golden turnovers come together fast and taste bakery-fresh.
Ingredients
For the turnovers
- 1 package puff pastry 2 sheets, thawed
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
For the apple filling
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 to 1¼ cups peeled diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons honey
- 1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter. Add apples and lemon juice. Stir in sugar, honey, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in vanilla and let cool.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to even it out into a square. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (8 total).
- Add 2 tablespoons of filling to each square. Brush the edges with egg wash. Fold into triangles and seal with a fork.
- Optional: chill the turnovers in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes before baking.
- Cut three slits in the top of each turnover. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Chilling the turnovers before baking helps them puff up better and prevents leaking
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith or mix sweet and tart apples for balance
- Best enjoyed the day they’re made, but can be stored and reheated